Safe Schools for All: Supporters of the School Violence Prevention Act

Mon, 03/22/2010 - 16:34 — dmiles

Thank you to our symposium sponsors who made it possible to train over 150 local educators:


Children First/Communities in Schools

UNC Asheville Alliance

 

Learn more about Safe Schools for All: Supporters of the School Violence Prevention Act

Vision:
Eliminate bullying in Western North Carolina
Prevent youth-on-youth harassment
Empower and educate youth to be advocates and allies

Mission:
Create awareness of the issue of bullying and youth harassment
Provide resources for these professionals to address the issues within their constituent groups
Provide training/education regarding best practice methods for reducing and eliminating bullying behavior and promoting advocates and allies

Coalition Partners with professionals in educational systems, youth service systems, and judicial systems:
            Asheville City Schools
            Buncombe County Gang Violence Prevention Project
            Buncombe County Schools
            Equality NC
            Evergreen Community Charter School
            North Carolina Stage Company
            People of Faith for Just Relationships
            Our Voice
            Sheville.org
            Youth OUTRight
            UNC Asheville Alliance
 
 
How Can I Help?
 
Read the Legislation
           
Use the Resources
Center for Diversity Education offers a free loan of “The Pecking Order” to area K-12 schools. View this exhibit here. Organizations and Schools may also borrow the DVD and training packet for “Let’s Get Real” as well as the films "It's Elementary" "That's a Family" and "Straightlaced".
 
Asheville City Schools offers parenting training by calling  Michelle Lemell at 828 - 350-6408 or visiting Asheville City Schools web site.

Equality NC's School Violence Prevention Act Implimentation Kit can be accessed here.

Be a Partner in the Coalition

Businesses, organizations and individuals may send a representative to coalition planning meetings, and dedicate volunteer and staff resources to developing more opportunities to raise awareness, share resources, and effect change in WNC.
 
Contribute
Businesses, organizations and individuals may inquire about opportunities to underwrite programs, trainings, and distribution of resource materials in WNC.